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Water main break fixed

UPDATE 2:20 p.m.

The City of Penticton says it has repaired the water main break.

The area is currently being cleaned up and staff expect the intersection to be open by 4 p.m. 

The road will likely be closed again sometime next week to restore the asphalt and concrete.


ORIGINAL 7:30 a.m.

The City of Penticton is dealing with a water main break on Lakeshore Drive.

What is being termed a 'major' break, occurred between Martin and Main streets about 1 a.m. Thursday morning.

As a result, the city has been forced to shut down the water main. A fire host jumper connection has been installed to restore water service to the Lakeside Hotel and surrounding area.

All properties in the area of the break should have water.

The intersection at Martin and Lakeshore has "sunken significantly, forcing the city to close Lakeshore Drive has been closed between Main and Winnipeg streets and from Martin Street north to Estabrook Avenue.

Traffic has been detoured around the area and transit has been rerouted.

City staff are currently working on a plan for repairs.

 



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